Traveling the high way home : Ralph Stanley and the world of traditional bluegrass music / John Wright.

Author/creator Wright, John, 1941-
Format Book
Publication InfoUrbana : University of Illinois Press, ©1993.
Descriptionxiv, 273 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesMusic in American life
Music in American life. ^A223005
Contents The first forty years -- J.E. Mainer -- Ruby Rakes Eubanks -- Benny Steele -- Ralph Stanley -- Joe Wilson -- George Shuffler -- Lester Woodie -- Melvin Goins -- Larry Sparks -- Curly Ray Cline -- Jack Cooke -- Ron Thomason -- Jack Lynch -- Dick Freeland -- Fay McGinnis -- Revis T. Hall -- Dale Braden -- Frank Neat -- Richard Underwood -- Junior Blankenship -- Charlie Sizemore.
Abstract This portrait describes and evaluates Ralph Stanley's more than 40-year career with his Clinch Mountain Boys. The author also reveals how Stanley's life and music developed after the death of his brother, Carter. An appendix covers Stanley's prolific recording activity, including 45 albums over a 20-year period.
Local noteLittle-289384--305130042503Q
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 259-265), discography (pages 247-258), and index.
LCCN 92043830
ISBN0252020243 (acid-free paper)

Availability

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Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML420.S8115 W74 1993 ✔ Available Place Hold